The NBA has cancelled the Indiana Pacers visit to the TD Garden in Boston scheduled for Tuesday night in the wake of the terrible tragedy Monday at the Boston Marathon.

The game will not be replayed at a later date. This game will not impact the final standings in the East — the Celtics are locked in as the seven seed (and will face the Knicks in the first round). The Pacers are locked in as the three seed (they will face either the Bulls or Hawks).

I’m a Lakers season ticket holder and am always vigilant with my surroundings. It’s everyone’s responsibility to keep an eye out for suspicious behavior and unattended baggage of any sort. My prayers go out the the people of Boston who have been affected by this senseless cowardly act. Unfortunately this is the world we live in today and I’m sure the culprits will be found and brought to justice.

Thoughts go out to all injured in the Boston Marathon blast. To show support, the TD arena should take all the money from advanced ticket sales for that canceled game and start a donation site for the victims.